Franklin High Celebrates 100 Years

Published October 1, 2009

Come celebrate 100 years of education with the students and staff at Franklin High School. The school, which began in 1910 with 20 students and two teachers, will mark its 100th birthday with several upcoming events.

On Friday, October 9, Franklin High School will celebrate Homecoming. The day will begin with a parade down Main Street at 10:30 a.m. The school will also host an Open House for students, parents and alumni at 5:30 p.m. in the FHS cafeteria. The Homecoming Court will be announced on the football field at 7 p.m. and kick-off against Memphis Farley is at 7:30 p.m.

On Sunday, April 18, 2010, Franklin High School will hold a Grand Celebration to commemorate 100 years at Franklin High. The event, which is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m., will feature alumni photos as well as a video project created by the FHS Media Department which chronicles the school's 100 years in existence.

Franklin High School is the oldest and largest public high school in Williamson County, serving more than 1,800 students. The school was created in 1910 and began with only two classrooms housed in the Franklin Grammar School located at Five Points in Franklin. In 1925, the city issued bonds for the construction of a new building on Columbia Avenue. The school remained there until it was destroyed by fire in 1956. After the fire, the school was moved to its current location on Hillsboro Road.

School administrators hope former students will take the time to mark this special occasion and reflect on the many wonderful memories while at Franklin High School. For more information about any of the upcoming celebrations, contact Helen Gatlin at 472-4469.